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People symbolically raising a Wind Turbine to show the importance of green jobs.

Air pollution

Here’s how we can rebuild the economy and tackle the climate emergency

The UK needs to put people back to work, AND tackle the climate and nature emergency. By creating 1.8m green jobs, the government can do both.

by Alia Al Ghussain June 30, 2020

Air pollution

Briefing: the green recovery

This briefing outlines how the government can create 1.8 million green jobs and rebuild the UK's economy, as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

June 30, 2020

A worker in a hard hat and harness crouches on top of an offshore wind turbine. Other turbines are visible in the background.

Climate change

New Greenpeace report: green recovery could create a 1.8 million ‘jobs revolution’

A green economic recovery package totalling £100 billion could create 1.8 million new green jobs in industries such as energy, transport and housing, while helping to cut Britain's climate-heating emissions,…

by Phil Richards June 29, 2020

Two women on bikes smiling at the camera while waiting at a red light on a separated cycle lane. A queue of other riders is out of focus behind them.

Air pollution

The beginner’s guide to city cycling

There’s never been a better time to start cycling, but it can be confusing for beginners. If you’re wondering how to buy the right bike, how to cycle safely on the road, or what to wear for cycling, this guide is for you.

by Mal Chadwick June 24, 2020

Giant black lives matter banner with a crowd of protestors in the background

Environmental justice

Greenpeace UK’s commitment to tackling systemic racism

As an organisation and as individuals, we at Greenpeace UK are committed to dismantling systemic racism, creating a community of allies and empowering people of colour. Today we’re making four commitments to improve the way we work on these issues.

by John Sauven, Meena Rajput June 12, 2020

People

I joined my first ever Greenpeace group on Zoom – here’s what I learned

Volunteers Jess and Zoe on what it’s like to join a Greenpeace group during lockdown.

by Millie Anthony May 1, 2020

Video presenter Lex Croucher (long hair, black sweater) looks up with a puzzled expression and open-palm gesture against a green background. Text reads 'Do hashtags and petitions actually work?'

People

How online activism has changed the world

It’s easy to be cynical about online activism. But done right, internet-based campaigning can – and does – change the world. Here’s how.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson April 9, 2020

People

5 ways to stay connected to your community and fight the coronavirus

Trains are running empty, high streets are deserted. Most people are working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. The government has mandated a full lockdown with only essential workers and trips allowed. Here's how to stay connected.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson March 17, 2020

Bees

Pesticide giants make billions from bee-harming and other hazardous chemicals

Major analysis exposes scale of global trade in highly hazardous pesticides

by Alison Kirkman February 20, 2020

People

‘Improving diversity is a priority at Greenpeace which resonates with me’

Kotrina started at Greenpeace as a volunteer, before rapidly gaining a role in human resources. She talks about leading yoga classes at work, the incredible opportunity to meet the Munduruku, an Indigenous group from Brazil, and how her Lithuanian roots connect her to nature.

by Kotrina Sagdijeva, Katie Lester October 11, 2019